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Ariana Hilborn

Ariana was born in Greendale, WI and received her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from ASU. She taught first grade in Tempe and Phoenix for 6 years before leaving to pursue professional running. Ariana worked hard towards her dreams and made the Olympic marathon team in 2016 for Latvia with the help from her coach, family, and teammates. 

She is married to her husband, Matt and they have a Black Labrador named Gussie.  Ariana and Matt are now expecting their first child after a marathon of struggles. Ariana enjoys reading, doing crossword puzzles, wine tasting (pre-baby!), traveling, and creating fun culinary dishes. She also teaches Kindergarten full time which keeps her on her toes!

Ariana's favorite races include the Southwest Spine and Sports 15k, Grandma's Marathon, and Twin Cities Marathon. She loves running on the many smooth trails in Phoenix and  Northern Arizona. 

Fun Fact

Ariana quit the high school track team three weeks in because she hated running!

Current Goal

Remain healthy and have a healthy pregnancy and delivery. She looks forward to working back to fast after Baby Hilborn is born in June!

Connect with Ariana

Website/Blog

Twitter

Personal Bests

5K Roads – 16:59 (04/12)

10K Roads – 34:53 (11/11)

10 Mile – 57:56 (10/12)

15k-- 52:43 (01/14)

25k- 1:32:37 (05/11)

1/2 Marathon – 1:14:22 (01/14)

Marathon – 2:35:20 (10/14)

Notable Finishes

Tucson Half Marathon 2013- 1:15:47 1st place

Big Sur Half Marathon 2013- 1:16:27 6th place

Boston Marathon 2013- 2:42:00 6th American           

Olympic Trials Marathon 2012- 2:37:37 29th place

Grandma's Marathon 2012- 2:40:03 6th place

San Diego Rock and Roll Half Marathon 2012 1:15:32 2nd place

OC Half Marathon 2012 1:15:51 1st place

2012 Carlsbad 5000 16:59 1st place age group 30-39

Hollywood Half Marathon 2012 1:17:03 3rd place

Phoenix 10k 2011 34:53 1st place

Cow Harbor 10k 35:13 8th place

America's Finest City Half Marathon 2011 1:17:27- 2nd place

Grandma's Marathon 2011- 2:37:28 10th place, 2012 Olympic Trials 'A' Standard

PF Chang's Rock and Roll Arizona Marathon 2011 2:45:35 5th place, Olympic Trials ‘B’ Standard

2014 US Half Marathon Championships 1:14:22 - 19th place

2014 Nordea Riga Marathon 2:40:22 - 2nd place

2014 USATF Marathon Championships 2:35:20 - 4th Place, 2016 Olympic Trials 'A' Standard

Have patience and believe in yourself. Bad days, weeks, months, and even years will happen. You just have to persevere and your hard work will always pay off.
— Ariana Hilborn

Uploaded by Matt Hilborn on 2015-09-17.

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